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Amelanchier alnifolia

Serviceberry

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Information by: W-E Plants for the Willamette Valle        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

This Oregon native is a deciduous broadleaf shrub that reaches 8-15' tall and 4-8' wide. It is a multi-stemmed shrub that may be erect or spreading in habit. Leaves are oval to rounded, with serrated margins. they turn orange in fall before dropping. Attractive white flowers appear in spring. After bloom period, small red berries mature to black-blue color during summer. Birds and mammals love the berries. This shrub can be pruned to remove older stems and shape into a tree. This plant does well in full sun with well-draining soil. Established plants tolerate seaside conditions. Can be used for erosion control. This plant forms a thicket which provides shelter for birds.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Width Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Black, Blue, Red

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Roadside, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Cascade, Erosion Control, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.